Tenerife Approves Integration of El Teide National Park Staff
The Cabildo de Tenerife has officially approved the integration of staff from El Teide National Park, marking a crucial step towards establishing a new management structure following the transfer of responsibilities from the Government of the Canary Islands. Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo, stated that this decision ensures the continuity of public services while aligning job positions with the Cabildo’s employment framework.
Dávila highlighted that the integration brings vital human resources into the local government’s organisation, enabling direct management of one of the most significant natural areas in the Canary Islands. The new structure will incorporate experienced staff who have long been involved in the park’s protection and conservation.
This integration stems from a decree that transferred management and conservation duties of the park, along with associated resources, to the Cabildo on 23 December 2025. The approved plan includes the effective incorporation of personnel from the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, taking effect from 23 April 2026, when the transfer of personnel and assets was formalised.
Blanca Pérez, the councillor for Natural Environment, noted that the proposal covers the integration of 19 roles, which include technical and administrative positions, environmental agents, and managers. Key positions such as the Director-Conservator will be restructured within the Cabildo.
The plan also outlines the creation of the El Teide National Park Office, a dedicated unit designed to oversee conservation, management, monitoring, research, and public engagement.
In addition to personnel, the transfer includes material resources necessary for managing the park, such as 22 vehicles for conservation and operational tasks, including all-terrain vehicles and specialised units.
Importantly, the transferred staff will retain their existing rights, salaries, and conditions from their previous roles. Compensation mechanisms are also in place to address any salary discrepancies arising from the integration.
This transition will allow the Cabildo to enhance its conservation efforts, biodiversity protection, environmental education, and management of public usage, in line with existing usage plans and national regulations for parks.
